Pool-table green has given way to bright yellows and purples. Also, pool tables have given way to ping pong tables. Personally, I am on a quest to make air hockey the trendiest table sport, but it's not here yet. Perhaps I need to design a table with a sunny yellow surface.

An attic man cave doesn't have to be dark — it can be bright and cheerful by utilizing daylight in the form of windows and skylights, and using colorful fabrics and a brightly colored yellow felt billiards table.

Weight Many people set up their pool tables in the basement because it’s the room with the most available space. But lofts, attics and finished spaces over garages can be great too, especially when they’re spacious, like the one shown here. The weight of the table on an upper floor is a concern for many homeowners, however. Although pool tables are heavy, they usually don’t require additional support bracing because the weight is evenly distributed. Grimaldi says an average 8-foot traditional-style pool table weighs 700 to 1,000 pounds. “This is like four grown men standing a few feet from one another,” he says. Solid wood tables tend to weigh more, typically between 1,000 and 1,200 pounds. If you have doubts, especially if you have an older home, consult a specialist on whether reinforcement may be needed.